If you opt to drive yourself, take the South Luzon Expressway (SLEX ) all the way to San Pablo City and onwards to Quezon Province. The 1st town you meet is Tiaong. The 2nd town that you will pass by is Candelaria.

Sariaya is the next town after Candelaria. Travel in the Philippines is generally safe for tourists except for the southern region of the country.

Just take the normal precautions with regards to crime of opportunity as you would when you are travelling to any other new places.